Program BotanicalMrs GerTravel Date November / December 2013November 24th – Buenos AiresWelcome to Argentina!Upon arrival in Buenos Aires you will be met at the airport and have a transfer in private to your hotel.On your first day in the city you will be contacted by one of our Destination Hosts, who will check with you details of your itinerary, provide you with the printed documentation, and add any information you might need. She/ he will be your local contact while you are traveling with us and will be ready to answer your questions, give you tips about places to go, restaurants to eat and anything else you might be interested in. Not just about Buenos Aires, also about the different places you will visit during your whole itinerary.You will have the rest of the day to enjoy this vibrant city, leaving you the remainder of the day to explore the historic neighborhoods and enjoy the cafe culture of Buenos Aires.November 25th – Buenos Aires - BarilocheAt appropriate time, you will be transferred in a private coach to the domestic airport to board the flight to Bariloche (transfer Out without guide assistance)Arrive to Bariloche Airport and transfer to the HotelLocated in the Andean foothills, Bariloche rivals the Swiss Alps for sheer beauty. It is the most important town in the region.Bariloche, on the southern shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi, founded 1898, is the best center for exploring the Nahuel Huapi National Park. The town surrounded by lakes and parks, is a favorite resort for skiers and mountaineers. It’s renowned for its chocolate industry and its wooden chalets perched upon a glacial moraine at the foot of Cerro Otto.Those who want peace and quiet should go to Bariloche during the low season, since tourists and students fill the town over certain periods. Bariloche has an active cultural life. The town has excellent tourist facilities and offers a wide range of services for those who like fishing, hunting, mountaineering, and water sports.In the evening you have the welcome dinner where you will meet your Local Botanist guideMeals included: Breakfast & Dinner,November 26th – Bariloche: Cerro CatedralToday, after breakfast, you will visit the Cerro Catedral (or Lopez).Its name originated in the similarity of its summit with the towers of gothic cathedrals. Catedral Hill is a first-class ski and winter sports resort.The tour begins along Ezequiel Bustillo Ave. heading towards the Llao Llao. When you reach Playa Bonita, you turn left and ride along until you reach the statue of Our Lady of the Snow where you turn right. After leaving behind a salmon farm (pisciculture), you will be at the foothill of this ski resort where you can see all the necessary infrastructure needed for skiing.From the base there are various ski lifts that take the visitor to the different ski runs. Depending on weather conditions, you will have the possibility to take the ski lift.Return to Bariloche along the same road.Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerNovember 27th – Bariloche: Pilcaniyeu Botanical DayToday you will be transferred to Pilcaniyeu Area to enjoy a Botanical day, you will botanise along the road that leads to PilcaniyeuMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & DinnerNovember 28th – Bariloche - San Martin de los AndesAfter breakfast you will start the trip to San Martin de los Andes, this excursion leaves Bariloche northwards along National Route 237 and Paso Cordoba, botanizing on routeFinally, you arrive in San Martín de los Andes on the shores of Lácar Lake.Meals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch.November 29th – San Martin de los AndesThis day is organized to visit Cerro Chapelco [ski-lift], and the surrounding areaMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch.November 30th – San Martin de los Andes: Visiting Surrounding areasAfter breakfast you will have a botanize day around Lago Lolog/Co Colorado/Co Mallo OR visit to Cerro ColohuinculMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 01st – San Martin de los Andes - MoquehueBe prepared for a long trip to Moquehue, it is a 5/6 hours trip (226km) where you will have some stops to enjoy the regionMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 02nd – Moquehue: Batea Mauida VolcanoFor today you will have the visit of Batea Mauida Vulcan it is a 30 km (per way) away from Moquehue where you will have the possibility to Botanize.Meals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 03rd – Moquehue: Botanizing the areaThe Guide will take you to explore the area where you will have time to botanizeMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 04th – Moquehue – CaviahueAfter breakfast you will leave the hotel to continue the trip for other 230 kilometers via Pino Hachado, a trip of 4 / 5 hours to arrive to CaviahueMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 05th – Caviahue: Copahue VulcanAfter breakfast you will go with the Guide to explore Copahue´s area, it is a volcano region where you also have time to botanizeMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 06th – Caviahue: Cajon ChicoBreakfast, today, you will botanize the area of Cajon ChicoMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 07th – Caviahue – Chos MalalaToday you will continue the trip to Chos Malal via Cascada AgriaMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 08th – Chos Malala : Epulaufquen LAkeBotanize around Lago EpulafquenMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 09th – Chos Malala: Andacollo & Aguas CalientesBotanise in area between Andacollo & Aguas CalientesMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 10th – Chos Malala: Tromen Vulcan & Waile MountainBotanise in vicinity Tromen Vulcan & Waile MountainMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & Dinner.December 11th – Chos Malala - NeuquénBreakfast and drive to Neuquén, it is a 5 / 6 hours tripMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & DinnerDecember 12th – Neuquén – Buenos AiresTransfer out to Neuquen AirportFlight to Buenos Aires – Not includedArrive to Buenos Aires and transfer to the HotelIn the evening you will be transferred to Tango Porteño to spend the night visiting one of the many Tango Shows the city offers, is a MUST when you are visiting Buenos Aires.Transfer from the hotel and drive to one of the famous Tango Houses for dinner including drinks. Then enjoy tango show with its music, singing and dancing.After dinner & show, return back to the hotel.Transfer to Tango House in Shared VehicleMeals included: Breakfast, Box-lunch & DinnerDecember 13th – Buenos Aires: OUTBreakfast and at appropriate time you will be transferred in a private coach to the International airport to board the flight Back HomeEND OF OUR SERVICESHave a great trip!Every effort is made to ensure that your excursions itinerary order is respected entirely. However, due to weather conditions, nature disasters, or any other circumstance that would affect in any possible way your security, our local suppliers are in the right to change the order of services. For more information, please, check our Terms and Conditions.The Tour Includes:- 02 Free of Charge in DBL ROOM- 01 SGL Room Prorrated- Transfers mentioned in the itinerary.- Private Vehicle from Bariloche to Neuquen- Specialized guide from Bariloche to Neuquen- 2 nights in Buenos Aires, 3 in Bariloche, 3 in San Martin de los Andes, 3 in Moquehue, 3 in Caviahue, 4 in Chos Malal, 1 in Neuquen.- Breakfast and meals mentioned in the itinerary.- Tours described in the itinerary.- Bilingual guide (English / Spanish).The Tour Does Not Include:- International or Domestic Flights or Buses.- National Park Entrance fees:- Travel assistance http://www.sayhueque.com/travel-insurance/- Personal expenses- TipsBASED 3* COMFORT ACCOMMODATION:Price per Person Double Room base on 11 passengers  Euro 3600.-Additional dinners from Nov 24th to Dec 11th  Included.-*estimated rate subject to be reconfirmedOur Selected Accommodation:- Buenos Aires ~ Hotel Tribeca (standard room) or similar. http://www.tribecahoteles.com/- Bariloche ~ El Retorno Hotel, Costas del Nahuel or similar. http://www.hosteriaelretorno.com- San Martin de los Andes ~ Hostería Plaza Mayor or similar. http://www.hosteriaplazamayor.com.ar- Moquehue ~ Hosteria Moquehue or similar http://www.hosteriamoquehue.com.ar/- Caviahue ~ Hosteria Caviahue or similar http://www.hotellagocaviahue.com/- Chos Malal ~ Hosteria Picun Ruca or similar http://www.picunruca.com.ar/- Neuquen ~ Hotel Bardas or similar http://www.bardashotel.com.ar/Payment conditions:- 30 days after confirm 20 % of the total amount- 60 days before arrive 50 % of the total amount- 30 days before arrive 30 % of the total amount